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Honda - "Impossible Dream (120 sec)" by ANDY Awards 2004

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TitleImpossible Dream (120 sec)
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Campaign Honda Power Of Dreams philosophy
Advertiser Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Brand Honda
PostedMarch 2006
Business Sector Cars
Tagline The Power of Dreams
Philosophy Our task was clear – get Honda onto people’s shortlists. This meant combating perceptions of Honda as a brand, not just extolling the virtues of the cars.


Honda’s corporate culture and history are uniquely compelling. Mr. Honda himself was a fascinating, unexpected character. Not to tell these stories would have been a communications crime. So we told them in a series of brand and product ads that explain Honda’s ‘Power Of Dreams’ philosophy
Problem When Honda came to us, they were underperforming in the UK car market.


One of the most striking reasons for this under-performance was their recessive image. They were seen as dull but reliable. Good engineers, but uninspiring car makers. The car market is too cluttered and too complicated for people to consider many car brands. The more recessive ones fade from people’s attention very quickly.
Result Since we started working with Honda in 2002, their sales are up 55%. Consideration of Honda for next car is up from 12% in 2002 to 26% in 2006. Ad awareness is ahead of rivals VW and Toyota on a fraction of their spend. The campaign has delivered over £400m in incremental sales revenue and has helped Honda's website become most visited of any car manufacturer.
Media Type Television & Cinema
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Market United Kingdom
AI Description The advertisement opens with a nostalgic setting, showing a record player spinning with the song 'The Impossible Dream' playing. The scene transitions to a man in a racing suit stepping out of a trailer, getting ready for an adventurous journey. He rides various vehicles, from a scooter to a convertible, motorcycle, and a formula racing car, showcasing the breadth of Honda's engineering. Each vehicle is set against a backdrop of stunning landscapes, from rocky shores to rolling hills. The climax shows the protagonist navigating a speedboat towards a massive waterfall, only to escape in a Honda-branded hot air balloon. The imagery is supported by the powerful theme of reaching impossible dreams, aligning with Honda's 'Power of Dreams' philosophy. The ad concludes with the tagline and a view of the hot air balloon soaring above the waterfall.
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